To secure assistance in paying for childcare, the student must follow the steps below:

1. About two weeks before the semester begins, click on the link below to reach the application for services. Print and complete this application.

2. Go to Campus Connect and print a copy of your class schedule and your unofficial transcript (“Advising Guide”).

3. Take the application, the schedule, and the unofficial transcript to Mrs. Bowser, Room 208 in the Student Center. She will complete an attendance verification form for you.

4. Fax or mail to CCS all of the following:
    a. Completed application;
    b. Verification form signed by Mrs. Bowser;
    c. Printed schedule of classes for current semester;
    d. Unofficial transcript (“Advising Guide”).

Note: CCS FAX number and address are on page 2 of application.

5. Allow time for your paperwork to arrive at CCS. Then call 1-800-256-1030 to supply further information that may be needed.

Application for Assistance

Suggestions for Selecting a Child Care Center

1. Interview caregivers to find out about hours of operation, cost, age of children accepted, number of children in care, licensing and accreditation, meals provided, and transportation (to and from school, if that age child is involved).

2. Visit the facility more than once and look for relationship of teachers to children, contentment of children, activities, cleanliness and safety, a variety of learning materials, and individual attention.

3. Ask questions: How do you handle discipline? What happens if a child is sick? What do you do in an emergency? Do you have substitute teachers? Do you know that babies should sleep on their backs? What training do your teachers have? May I see a copy of your current license? May I have a list of parents who have used your care?

4. Check references. Talk to other parents about their experience with the center.

5. Ask the licensing agency about complaints about the provider.

6. Stay involved. Talk to your child every day, visit often, and talk to the caregiver.